Nathan Englander


#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Nathan Englander is an American author known for his innovative and often provocative style.

#### Birth and Death Dates
Born on 1960 in New York City, USA. Unfortunately, I was unable to verify Nathan's current status or date of passing.

#### Nationality and Profession(s)
American novelist, short story writer, playwright, screenwriter, and professor.

#### Early Life and Background
Englander grew up in a Jewish family in Brooklyn, where he developed an interest in writing at an early age. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and later transferred to New York University, where he earned his MFA in creative writing.

#### Major Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Englander has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. Some notable achievements include:

The Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction (1996)
A Whiting Writers' Award (1997)
A Guggenheim Fellowship (2001)

#### Notable Works or Actions
Englander's writing often explores themes of identity, family, and social justice. Some notable works include:

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant (1988) - a novel about an American Jewish family struggling with identity and belonging.
* For the Relief of Beasts (2004) - a collection of short stories that examine the complexities of human relationships.

#### Impact and Legacy
Nathan Englander's work has been widely praised for its originality, humor, and emotional depth. His writing often challenges readers to think critically about their own assumptions and biases.

#### Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Englander's unique voice and perspective have made him a sought-after commentator on issues of identity, family, and social justice. His work continues to inspire new generations of writers and thinkers.

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Quotes by Nathan Englander

You spend so much time as a writer telling straight and linear stories.
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You spend so much time as a writer telling straight and linear stories.
The reason people get afraid of writing real, honest journalism and fiction, and the reason corrupted people and demagogues are afraid of journalism and fiction and poetry across the world, is because it is a subversive form.
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The reason people get afraid of writing real, honest journalism and fiction, and the reason corrupted people and demagogues are afraid of journalism and fiction and poetry across the world, is because it is a subversive form.
Empathy is what obsesses me. And watching empathy recede in the world is terrifying.
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Empathy is what obsesses me. And watching empathy recede in the world is terrifying.
Whatever part of writing that is subconscious is a thing that no one has access to.
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Whatever part of writing that is subconscious is a thing that no one has access to.
Sometimes I feel like those born-again folk, always working on their faith, but I'm always working on my atheism. We all have our struggles.
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Sometimes I feel like those born-again folk, always working on their faith, but I'm always working on my atheism. We all have our struggles.
I don't think it's the writer's job to give answers or to give opinions. In fact, when a writer has answers, I think the work ends up being corrupted. It becomes didactic. What a book does is share a consciousness and invite people to explore the questions as best as you can.
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I don't think it's the writer's job to give answers or to give opinions. In fact, when a writer has answers, I think the work ends up being corrupted. It becomes didactic. What a book does is share a consciousness and invite people to explore the questions as best as you can.
I moved to New York because I thrive there.
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I moved to New York because I thrive there.
Your brain forms a story and, if you're lucky, there's a line where the story takes over the brain. You don't even know what you have.
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Your brain forms a story and, if you're lucky, there's a line where the story takes over the brain. You don't even know what you have.
I wrote a novel, so now they can call me a novelist. I tell stories; that's it.
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I wrote a novel, so now they can call me a novelist. I tell stories; that's it.
Palestine isn't a state when it concerns statehood. When it comes to warring, it's a state, yes? The Palestinians, they live in a country, for the purpose of war.
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Palestine isn't a state when it concerns statehood. When it comes to warring, it's a state, yes? The Palestinians, they live in a country, for the purpose of war.
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